Published by
Association of Illinois
Electric Cooperatives
www.aiec.org
John Lowrey
Editor
Jack D. Halstead
Senior Editor
Nancy R. Nixon
Catrina McCulley
Associate Editors
John Broux
Photographer/Associate Editor
Sandy Wolske
Advertising Coordinator
Elayne Rhodes
Administrative Assistant
Kara Henning, Cheryl Howard
& Erin Weller
Graphic Designers
Derek Squires
Graphic Technician/Designer
Angle Bingenheimer
Circulation Coordinator
Illinois Country Living is a monthly publication serving the communications needs of 21 locally owned, not-for-profit Illinois electric cooperatives. More than 160,000 families receive the magazine as part of their electric cooperative membership. Monthly columns and stories provide information about topics and issues that affect the quality of their lives.
Illinois Country Living (USPS number 258-420) is published monthly and is the official publication of the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives, 6460 South Sixth Frontage Road, Springfield, IL 62707. The cost is $2.40 plus postage per year for members of subscribing cooperatives and $5 per year for all others. Periodical postage paid at Springfield, Illinois, and additional mailing offices.
POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Illinois Country Living, P.O. Box 3787, Springfield, Illinois 62708.
COOP MEMBERS: When requesting an address change, please include the name of your cooperative.
Telephone: (217) 529-5561
Advertising and editorial inquiries should be directed to Illinois Country Living, P.O. Box 3787, Springfield, Illinois 62708. National advertising representative; The Weiss Group, 14826 North 54TH Place, Suite 101, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 (602) 482-8844. Acceptance of advertising by ICL does not imply endorsement by the publisher or the electric cooperatives of Illinois of the product or service advertised. Advertisers are screened by the publisher and every effort is made to protect the subscriber, but ICL is not responsible for the performance of the product or service advertised.
EDITORS: Articles appearing in Illinois Country Living may be reprinted upon consent of the editor. For permission phone (217) 529-5561 or write to John Lowrey, editor, Illinois Country Living, P.O. Box 3787, Springfield, IL 62708.
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COVER STORY
10 The second time around -
grandparents raising grandchildren
On the cover: Linda G. and her grandson Brandon read a book together. Although. parenting the second time around is very trying at times, Linda cherishes her time with Brandon.
DEPARTMENTS
4 ILLINOIS COMMENTARY
Joe Hampton, Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says trade agreements and farmer-owned co-ops create a brighter future for agriculture.
6 ILLINOIS CURRENTS
Find out why the sun may cause power outages, and learn where you can see the Touchstone Energy® balloon this summer.
14 SAFETY AROUND YOUR HOME
Jananne Fink, extension educator at the Springfield Extension Center reminds you about summer food safety.
16 YOUR YARD AND GARDEN
Find out how to keep those blood-sucking mosquitoes at bay.
18 TODAY'S TECHNOLOGY AND YOU
New bathroom vents are quieter, more attractive and energy efficient.
22 ILLINOIS' FINEST COOKING
Start your July Fourth with a bang and enjoy Sausage Bread from the recipe collection of First United Presbyterian Church of LeRoy. Or put a spark in your meal with Mexican Meatloaf from the recipe collection of Main Street Flora.
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